Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Bristol, BS11 9LG · Bristol, City of · primary school
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66th of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 1,726 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the nursery phase transition into the primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, offering an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain a strong focus on raising aspirations and improving educational standards for all pupils, particularly through targeted support for reading and language development.
Strengths
- The school is described as an "inclusive and welcoming environment" with positive, respectful relationships between pupils and staff.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff following a closely monitored phonics programme that ensures struggling readers receive timely support.
- Mathematics teaching is well-structured, with teachers skilfully adapting activities so that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, learn effectively.
- Governors provide effective support and challenge, diligently overseeing key areas such as attendance, equality of opportunity, and special educational needs.
- Pupils benefit from strong pastoral care, leadership opportunities, and a curriculum that prepares them for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should prioritise professional development in curriculum areas where teachers’ subject knowledge is weaker, ensuring learning is sequenced in small steps for all pupils.
- Leaders must ensure that high expectations of behaviour and attitudes to learning are consistently applied, as some routines are not commonly agreed or understood.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained to spot concerns and pupils at risk receive help quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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